A 32-year-old trainee IPS officer, accused of sexually harassing a female colleague at the National Police Academy (NPA) in Hyderabad, allegedly attempted suicide after a criminal case was registered against him.The incident occurred on July 21, 2026, following a complaint from a fellow trainee officer.

The accused, who had been harassing the complainant since June 23 via abusive messages and derogatory remarks, allegedly tried to strangle her with a knife and sent explicit videos to her husband.Police booked him under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act.The academy suspended him pending an investigation, but his family denied the allegations, claiming the accusations were false.

The trainee officer, who had risen from a police constable to IPS status, was found unconscious at his relative's home and is recovering in a private hospital.Doctors suspect he ingested a toxic substance, though tests are pending.The case highlights systemic issues in addressing sexual harassment in institutional settings.